Cigar Circular

A cigar is designed to be enjoyed slowly, and proper preparation makes all the difference. The first step is cutting the cigar correctly. The cap at the head of the cigar must be removed carefully to allow airflow while keeping the wrapper intact. Cutting too much can cause the cigar to unravel; cutting too little may restrict the draw.

There are minor differences in cutting a flat cigar such as Robusto or Churchill and a torpedo such as belicoso or pyramid A flat cigar is best cut using a straight cut just above the cap line A punch cut also works but twist the punch rather than just push . Pushing only can crack the cap .A torpedo cigar is recommended to be cut using a straight cut but by much less than a flat cigar Another recommended way is to use a V cut.I personally prefer to use a straight cut but at a 45 degree cut This increases the surface area for the draw and  maintains the integrity of the torpedo finish which is much harder to make than a flat cigar .

Lighting a cigar should never be rushed. Rather than placing the cigar directly into the flame, gently toast the foot by rotating it just above the flame. This ensures an even burn and prevents harsh flavours. Once evenly lit, take a few gentle puffs to establish the burn without overheating the cigar.

Smoking a cigar is not about inhalation. Instead, draw the smoke into your mouth, savour the flavours, and exhale slowly. Taking a puff every 30–60 seconds keeps the cigar at the right temperature. Smoking too quickly can cause bitterness, uneven burning, and excess heat, while patience rewards you with evolving flavours from start to finish.

There are minor differences in cutting a flat cigar such as Robusto or Churchill and a torpedo such as belicoso or pyramid A flat cigar is best cut using a straight cut just above the cap line A punch cut also works but twist the punch rather than just push . Pushing only can crack the cap .A torpedo cigar is recommended to be cut using a straight cut but by much less than a flat cigar Another recommended way is to use a V cut.I personally prefer to use a straight cut but at a 45 degree cut This increases the surface area for the draw and  maintains the integrity of the torpedo finish which is much harder to make than a flat cigar .